Begin's Israel aighs at U S aid in anger
Washington diary notes U S frustration with Prime Minister Begin as Secretary Vance travels the Middle East. Americans feel they supported Israel but Begin publicly snubbed President Carter and insulted Palestinians and the United States. The piece mocks Begin while urging mutual cooperation for peace.
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Washington
Vance
Iddie East
U.S
Israel
Menahem Begin
Begin
United States
Carter
Middle East
Flexible Social Security plan faces political hurdles
The Kreps proposal to delay full benefits to age 68 aims to ease the system’s strain. Critics question political feasibility and moral costs for long-time workers. Private firms may voluntarily ease lay retirement policies while Congress weighs higher private retirement ages. The Treasury notes a $4.5 billion annual gap.
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Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Congress
Treasury Department
Saccharin Debate Tests FDA and Congress
Regulators and lawmakers clash over saccharin safety and the role of the FDA. Congress suspended the ban after public pressure, while questions persist about scientific certainty, regulatory independence, and political influence on health policy.
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Congress
Marxism Poisoned by Time Says Hart Reassesses Relevance
Jeffrey Hart argues Marxism is culturally dead in modern Western society and has retreated to primitive social classes and some Third World contexts. He contrasts Marxist theory with modern pluralism, art, and differentiated identities, calling Marxism outdated and incompatible with the era's nonclass conflict dynamics.
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West
Karl Marx
Germany
Marx
Russia
Democratic Party
Chamber of Commerce
Picasso
Avignon
Third World
Neighborhood Watch aims to cut crime in Mayfield area
Letter urges residents of Maple Park Dixie Heights Goldman Avenue and Highland Street to join the crime prevention program Neighborhood Watch. The author notes a 60 percent drop in local crime after participation and cites 3 000 members aiming for 5 000. Silent watchers and block organizers welcome. contact 425 7737.
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Police Department
Maple Park
Dixie Heights
Mayfield
Goldman Avenue
Highland Street
Middletown
Government by the government urges citizens to act
The letter argues Americans should reclaim freedom from an overprotective government. It condemns wage raises, long Washington stays, and elite prerequisites while urging readers to wield their power as employers. Signed by Mrs. Jack Byrum of Monroe.
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Washington
Capitol
Jack Byrum
Todhunter Road
Monroe
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists subscription options for Middletown Ohio. Details include daily home delivery and weekly total rates by carrier motor route and mail with annual and calendar month pricing.
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